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ACT Englisch und Weltwissen - People

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter im Zusammenhang mit Menschen, wie "Kohorte", "Quorum", "Jugendlicher" usw., die Ihnen helfen werden, Ihre ACTs zu bestehen.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
folks
folks
[Nomen]

a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting

Leute, Personen

Leute, Personen

Ex: The neighborhood folks gathered for a barbecue on Saturday afternoon. 
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cohort
cohort
[Nomen]

a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time

Kohorte, Gruppe

Kohorte, Gruppe

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masses
masses
[Nomen]

the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively

die Massen, die Bevölkerung

die Massen, die Bevölkerung

Ex: The masses gathered in the town square to celebrate the national holiday. 
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cavalcade
cavalcade
[Nomen]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

Kavalkade, Umzug

Kavalkade, Umzug

Ex: The city streets were filled with excitement as the cavalcade of floats and performers passed by during the carnival parade. 
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procession
procession
[Nomen]

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

Zug, Prozession

Zug, Prozession

Ex: A procession of elephants walked through the festival grounds. 
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garrison
garrison
[Nomen]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

Garnison, Festung

Garnison, Festung

Ex: The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers. 
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regiment
regiment
[Nomen]

a military unit with a specific organizational structure and operational role within an army

Regiment, militärische Einheit

Regiment, militärische Einheit

Ex: The 101st Airborne Division is a renowned regiment of the United States Army. 
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elite
elite
[Nomen]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

Elite

Elite

Ex: The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting. 
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lineup
lineup
[Nomen]

a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

Aufstellung, Auswahl

Aufstellung, Auswahl

Ex: The fashion show lineup featured models showcasing the latest designer collections. 
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quorum
quorum
[Nomen]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

Quorum, Mindestanzahl erforderlich

Quorum, Mindestanzahl erforderlich

Ex: The board meeting could not proceed as scheduled because there was not enough members present to meet the quorum requirement. 
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explorer
explorer
[Nomen]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

Forschungsreisende(r)

Forschungsreisende(r)

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
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luminary
luminary
[Nomen]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

Leuchte, bedeutende Persönlichkeit

Leuchte, bedeutende Persönlichkeit

Ex: As a luminary in the world of technology, Steve Jobs inspired countless innovators. 
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vagabond
vagabond
[Nomen]

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

Vagabund, Nomade

Vagabund, Nomade

Ex: The vagabond moved through the streets, carrying all his belongings in a small bag. 
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missionary
missionary
[Nomen]

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

Missionar

Missionar

Ex: The missionary spent years in remote villages, sharing the teachings of Christianity with the local people. 
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clairvoyant

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities

Hellseher, Seher

Hellseher, Seher

Ex: The clairvoyant amazed everyone at the party by accurately describing events from their past. 
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poacher
poacher
[Nomen]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

Wilderer, illegaler Jäger

Wilderer, illegaler Jäger

Ex: The park rangers apprehended several poachers in possession of endangered species. 
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buff
buff
[Nomen]

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

Enthusiast, Experte

Enthusiast, Experte

Ex: She's a real history buff and can recite dates from memory. 
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contact
contact
[Nomen]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

Kontakt, Beziehung

Kontakt, Beziehung

Ex: He reached out to his contacts in the industry to help him find a new job. 
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homemaker
homemaker
[Nomen]

an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment

Hausfrau, Haushaltsführende

Hausfrau, Haushaltsführende

Ex: As a homemaker, she finds fulfillment in creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for her family. 
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acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Bekannte(r)

Bekannte(r)

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
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buffoon
buffoon
[Nomen]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

Hanswurst, Clown

Hanswurst, Clown

Ex: The party entertainer's antics made him appear like a buffoon to the children. 
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smuggler
smuggler
[Nomen]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

Schmuggler, Schlepper

Schmuggler, Schlepper

Ex: The smuggler was caught attempting to bring drugs into the country through hidden compartments in his truck. 
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invalid
invalid
[Nomen]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

Invalide, Kranker

Invalide, Kranker

Ex: The caregivers were trained to attend to the needs of invalids, ensuring their well-being. 
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prodigy
prodigy
[Nomen]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

Wunderkind, Wunderkind

Wunderkind, Wunderkind

Ex: The young pianist was a musical prodigy, performing at concerts by age six. 
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posterity
posterity
[Nomen]

all the people who will come after the current generation

Nachwelt, zukünftige Generationen

Nachwelt, zukünftige Generationen

Ex: Scientists are researching renewable energy sources with an eye toward securing a cleaner future for posterity. 
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surrogate
surrogate
[Nomen]

someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity

Stellvertreter, Vertreter

Stellvertreter, Vertreter

Ex: She served as a surrogate for her elderly neighbor, managing her finances and medical appointments. 
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amateur
amateur
[Nomen]

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

Amateur,  Anfänger

Amateur, Anfänger

Ex: She started as an amateur in photography but quickly developed her skills. 
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townsman
townsman
[Nomen]

a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs

Städter, Einwohner

Städter, Einwohner

Ex: The townsman was well-known for his contributions to local charities and civic organizations. 
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pseudonym
pseudonym
[Nomen]

a fake name people use for certain activities

Pseudonym, Deckname

Pseudonym, Deckname

Ex: Batman, a pseudonym for Bruce Wayne, fights crime in Gotham City. 
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moniker
moniker
[Nomen]

a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately

Spitzname, Alias

Spitzname, Alias

Ex: His moniker "Slim" was given to him by his friends in high school because of his slender build. 
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anonymous
anonymous
[Adjektiv]

(of a person) not known by name

anonym

anonym

Ex: The whistleblower chose to remain anonymous to protect their identity and avoid potential retaliation. 
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possessed
possessed
[Adjektiv]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

besessen, behext

besessen, behext

Ex: The villagers believed the old mansion was haunted by a possessed spirit. 
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juvenile
juvenile
[Adjektiv]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

jugendlich

jugendlich

Ex: The juvenile detention center houses young offenders under the age of 18. 
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swashbuckling
swashbuckling
[Adjektiv]

having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure

abenteuerlich, mutig und charismatisch

abenteuerlich, mutig und charismatisch

Ex: She admired the swashbuckling knights in shining armor depicted in medieval tales. 
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renowned
renowned
[Adjektiv]

famous and admired by many people

berühmt, renommiert

berühmt, renommiert

Ex: The renowned scientist was honored with a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research. 
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to dub
to dub
[Verb]

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

taufen, nennen

taufen, nennen

Ex: In the music industry, the legendary guitarist was dubbed "The King of Blues" for his mastery of the blues genre. 
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to flush
to flush
[Verb]

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

erröten, rot anlaufen

erröten, rot anlaufen

Ex: When she received the unexpected compliment, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. 
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to gawk
to gawk
[Verb]

to stare openly and foolishly

gaffen, dumm glotzen

gaffen, dumm glotzen

Ex: As the magician performed his tricks, the children gawked in amazement. 
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to populate

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

bevölkern, bewohnen

bevölkern, bewohnen

Ex: Various indigenous tribes have populated the rainforest for centuries. 
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to tinker
to tinker
[Verb]

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

herumbasteln, fummeln

herumbasteln, fummeln

Ex: He enjoys tinkering with old motorcycles, trying to restore them to their former glory. 
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to inherit

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

erben

erben

Ex: After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace. 
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to conduct

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

führen, leiten

führen, leiten

Ex: The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software. 
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to undertake

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

übernehmen, auf sich nehmen

übernehmen, auf sich nehmen

Ex: She undertakes the responsibility of managing the team's day-to-day operations. 
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to don
to don
[Verb]

to put on clothing

anziehen, überziehen

anziehen, überziehen

Ex: He decided to don a sharp suit for the job interview to make a professional impression. 
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to prattle

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

schwatzen,  plappern

schwatzen, plappern

Ex: During the long car ride, the toddler prattled on about imaginary friends and adventures. 
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to woo
to woo
[Verb]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

umwerben, verführen

umwerben, verführen

Ex: He tried to woo her with flowers and heartfelt letters, hoping to win her heart. 
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to court
to court
[Verb]

to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

umwerben, den Hof machen

umwerben, den Hof machen

Ex: In the Victorian era, gentlemen would traditionally court ladies with flowers and polite gestures. 
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to accompany

to go somewhere with someone

begleiten

begleiten

Ex: Sarah asked John to accompany her to the concert. 
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